Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community
Hilary

Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community

No. of episodes
65
Latest episode
2026-07-16

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Welcome to Sorry, It's Discontinued — a podcast about the human side of retail.

Hosted by Hilary Nichols, a former luxury beauty manager with more than 25 years of experience in retail, beauty, and fragrance, this show explores the journeys, experiences, and stories that shape retail associates and the communities they serve.

Through conversations with retail associates, beauty advisors, fragrance specialists, makeup artists, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and retail professionals, we highlight the paths that led them to their passions, the challenges they've faced, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

In solo episodes, Hilary shares honest reflections on the reality of retail from the perspective of retail associates — the good, the bad, the funny, the frustrating, and the unforgettable — while celebrating the brands, products, stores, and history of retail that made the industry special.

Whether you're a current retail associate, a former retail associate, or simply someone who loves retail, retail history, retail nostalgia, beauty, fragrance, and customer service, this podcast is a place to connect through shared experiences and stories.

💄 Have a seat, hit follow, and join me as we explore the heart, humor, and humanity of retail.

🎙️ New episodes every Thursday.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community?

There are 65 episodes avaiable of Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community.

What is Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community about?

We have categorized Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community as:

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Self-Improvement

Where can you listen to Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community?

Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community start?

The first episode of Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community that we have available was released 3 June 2025.

Who creates the podcast Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community?

Sorry, It's Discontinued: Celebrating Retail Associates, Retail History, and Community is produced and created by Hilary.